rdf8585

I'm almost ashamed to admit it, but I've never really seen a full Seinfeld episode. By the time it was over with in 1998, I was just 12, quite too young to get into it/appreciate it.... and I've never sat through a re-run. But I have a chance to get a season for free through DDD's B1G1 free thing..... season 1/2, the start, season 3, or the breakthrough season 4?

Al_Tahoe

Definitely NOT Season 1 and 2 because they were still trying to get 'the feel' of the show. Season 3 is where it really starts to get good. "The Pez Dispenser" and "The Nose Job" are two fantastic season 3 episodes. But I think you already answered your own question by referring to season 4 as 'the breakthrough season'. Season 4 has arguably the three best episodes of the entire series... "The Junior Mint", "The Pick", and "The Contest". In addition, season 4 has several other very strong classic episodes.

So, my long-winded answer is Season 4.

P.S. I envy you - getting to see some of these great shows for the first time.

eXcentris

The standout seasons are 4, 5, and 6. Can't go wrong with any of those.

John*D

Since only 1-4 are part of the B1G1F sale at DDD, I would go for season 4. I just finished watching the set and its by far the best out of those available in the DDD sale.

Fade to Black

Season 4 would be my pick as well.

Mr. Cinema

Season 3 is where the show starts to find its identity. My favorite seasons, however, are 4 and 5, but 3 is where I would start.

Michael Corvin

I think four is the most solid, but three is almost as good.

shacmasta

Yea. Totally agree. I stand by my claim.....not one bad episode in the newest releases, those being 5 & 6 seasons.

turborobb

you are so lucky

John*D

Recommending seasons 5 or 6 isn't going to help the OP, as those aren't part of the B1G1F sale at DDD.

ryuryu2949

I agree. 4 is best, but that season revolves around the seinfeld nbc pilot. to truly appreciate it, you have to know, even love, the characters and understand their eccentricities (sp?). So start with 3, then go to 4.

Eric D.

Season 4 for sure.

Josh-da-man

Season four is probably the strongest, but it does sort of benefit from having known what came before.

Season 1 - Is actually pretty mediocre by any stretch. Even at only five episodes, it can be tough to get through.

Season 2 - By this time, the characters were starting to come into their own. Highlights would be "The Jacket" and "The Chinese Restaurant." There's a pretty even mix good eps and forgettable eps.

Season 3 - This is where everyone knew what they were doing. The writers, the actors, the characters, the directors. Everything started clicking. Lots of classic episodes here: The Pen, The Parking Garage, The Red Dot, The Subway, The Pez Dispenser, The Parking Space, The Limo.

Season 4 - Is where everything gelled. Just one great episode after another, with a strong sense of arc running through the season. Not a dud in the bunch.

Season 5 and 6 - Continued the trend of all-around greatness.

Seasons 7-8-9 - By the now had started to lose its footing with less involvement from Larry David. The storylines were, by now, becoming increasingly bizarre and occasionally strained. Still some good episodes, but you could see fatigue starting to set in.

Dazed

im in the same boat. dont think ive seen a full episode, so I may have to try them out to see what all the fuss is about